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MJ08 LPZ

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,529 mi
Last recorded107,529 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 LPZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 107,529 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

battery light on dash

Pass 10 Nov 2021 98,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

DPF pressure pipe damaged

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 98,752 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

DPF pressure pipe damaged

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 95,455 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 93,753 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 89,510 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under the vehicle complete muddy

Pass 29 Sep 2017 84,387 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 84,387 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 80,803 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 75,319 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 68,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 7 Apr 2014 62,060 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 51,650 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 39,393 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 29,157 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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MJ08 LPZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 73,016 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ08 LPZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MJ08 LPZ registered?

MJ08 LPZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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